We’ve got your back, Cyril vows as businesses start to struggle

19 March 2020 - 06:05
By Wendy Knowler, thabo mokone and Nonkululeko Njilo
President Cyril Ramaphosa says government would help companies in financial distress due to the economic impact of Covid-19.
Image: REUTERS President Cyril Ramaphosa says government would help companies in financial distress due to the economic impact of Covid-19.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says companies in financial distress will have to be helped by the government as part of its relief programme to minimise the economic impact of Covid-19.

The government is expected to announce an economic relief package as Covid-19 takes its toll on businesses.

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